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46 CFR 169.827

§ 169.827 Hatches and other openings.

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46 CFR 169.827, § 169.827 Hatches and other openings, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/230312
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The master is responsible for seeing that all hatches, openings in the hull, and watertight doors are properly closed tight.

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This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.